Today we're going to discuss the history of the postal service. In the 19th century, mail was delivered by horse-drawn carriages, which could take weeks to cross a country. The introduction of the railway in the 1830s dramatically reduced delivery times, making it possible to send letters across Britain in just a few days. However, it was the invention of the postage stamp in 1840 that truly revolutionized the system, as it allowed people to prepay for postage, eliminating the need for recipients to pay on delivery. This change increased the volume of mail significantly.
❓ 강의에 따르면, 우표 도입의 주요 효과는 무엇이었나요?
A. 편지 발송 비용을 절감했습니다.
B. 그것은 우편 배달을 이전보다 더 빠르게 만들었다.
C. 발송자가 선불로 지불할 수 있게 하여 우편 물량을 증가시켰다.
D. 그것은 철도를 대체하여 주요 교통 수단이 되었다.
✅ 正确答案
It allowed senders to pay in advance, increasing mail volume.